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    Why have my seizures suddenly started again after a long period of being seizure free?

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    Some people may have a long period of remission and then experience what we call breakthrough seizures. This can be due to a number of reasons, and sometimes it is a combination of things that can contribute. Seizures may re-occur at a change in life, such as growth spurts, puberty or menopause, or be related to illness. They may also happen during a change of medication or from the introduction of another medication not related to epilepsy. Or, they may simply be a result of a great deal of stress - physical, mental or both.

    Sometimes there is no clear reason. This is a frustrating time for many people, and you will most likely need to go back to your neurologist and review your epilepsy.

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